ARTHUR HERBERT RICHARDSON JR

Arthur Herbert Richardson Jr. was born February 2, 1929 in the city of Beaumont, Texas. He was the second child born to Gertie B and Arthur H. Richardson, Sr. Arthur Jr completed and received his formal education in Heilig, Texas school system. Arthur trade was a carpenter.

In 1943 the Richardson family relocated to San Diego, CA off of 33rd and Market Street, which was known as the Dells Drive. As a young man Arthur loved boxing, he was trained as a price fighter by the late Great Boxer Archie Moore and later became a professional price fighter. Arthur Boxed under the name of “LUCKIE”.

Arthur met and married Alnita Reynolds, this union was blessed with 2 children, Sondra J. and Ronald R. Arthur Jr. later enlisted in the National Guard and later was called to active duty in the US Army and Germany was his home for the next four years. Arthur was in Company C, the Association of the 1402 Engineers.

On January 11, 1986 Arthur Richardson and Willie Ann Suggs united in Holy Matrimony. Arthur and Ann Spiritual journey began when they united with the Full Gospel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Samuel D. Sayles, Jr. where Arthur Richardson Jr. was ordained as a Deacon. Arthur and Ann became adopted parents to a total of 21 Kids, better known as Arthur and Ann’s babies.

Deacon Richardson enjoyed camping and fishing alongside of his mother, and his buddies, (which was his brothers.) Deacon Richardson Loved the San Diego Padres baseball team. Deacon Richardson enjoyed dressing up in his Padres shirt and jacket just to watch the Padres ‘s baseball games on TV.

In April 2004, Deacon Richardson and his wife Willie Ann united with Ambassadors for Christ Missionary Baptist Church under the Leadership of Jimmy L. Fuller. Deacon Richardson was still an active member while preforming his Deacon’s duties up until his health started failing.

On Saturday morning October 8, 2022 Deacon Richardson was called home to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his mother: Gertie B Smith, Father: Arthur H. Richardson Sr. His beloved wife: Willie Ann Richardson, 4 Brothers: Howard Lee, Theodore Roosevelt, Obbie Dewitt, Richard Glenn Richardson. 2 Sisters: Effie Mae Sayles, Barbara Jean George. Daughter: Sondra Jeanette

Allen, Son: Ronald Rene Richardson. Great-Great Grand Son Caiden Allen Deacon Arthur H Richardson leaves to cherish his memory: Sister: Lizzie Richardson, Caregiver: Rochelle Payne Granddaughters: Sherry Allen, (Las Vegas, Nevada) Michelle Price, (San Diego, CA) Phylicia Allen, (Las Vegas, Nevada) and Renee Richardson (Bakerfield, CA) 8 Great Grandchildren 13 Great- Great Grandchildren and a host of Nephews and Nieces, other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

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